No Lecturer Died In Classroom Of Alvan Ikeokwu College Of Education -Resgistrar

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February 19, 2021

RE: PANIC IN AIFCE AS LECTURER SLUMPS, DIES IN CLASSROOM:

A REBUTTAL

The attention of the Management, staff and students of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of
Education, Owerri has been drawn to a news publication in a section of the press that a
Senior Lecturer in our College “slumped and died in the classroom”.

The College Management wishes to quickly alert the reading public that nothing like that happened
in our College and that that piece of news is yet another bit of the misinformation and
disinformation that has recently characterized the social space in our country.

The College community would have ignored that bit of reportage but given the gravity of
attendant insinuations that the “lecturer was suspected to have died of COVID-19
related issues”, the consequences of ignoring such are not only dire for the College
community but have very huge potentials to create panic in the larger society.

In making this rebuttal, the College Management would like to present a chronicle of the events of Tuesday, 16th February, 2021 in our College so that the larger reading
public would get to see how the reporters and their jackleg so-called “sources” have
mischievously turned a tragedy to a circus of sensationalism, where the only fragments
of truth are that someone died, and that the someone was a staff of the College.

Yes, the College sadly lost an academic staff, Mr Michael Echetama, an ebulient, friendly
and humourous person on that fateful day, but the deceased was nowhere near the
College campus that day!

The news of Mr Echetama’s sad demise was particularly shocking to the entire College community when the news filtered in around 8:00 am that he had passed on and that the corpse had been brought to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri. The news was blisteringly incredible to members of the College community, who still saw Mr Echetama in his usual bonhomie and ebulience at work the previous day.

He submitted his examination questions to his Head of Department the previous day and, while driving home after work, still exchanged pleasantries with his Dean and other College officials on College Task-Force duties at the College gate.

Receiving the news of the demise of someone who was still at work with colleagues and
very much active the previous day created a sense of incredulity and shock in the minds
of College officials and colleagues who then rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, some
in a bid to confirm, some just out of concern, and some in the hope that it was all a
misunderstanding. As social beings who thrive on bonding and interactions, that is the
way the human mind works in emergency situations.

Mr Echetama’s friendly nature, which had endeared him to staff and students coupled with his celebrity status as a
Nollywood actor deepened the shock.

Colleagues and students all broke down at the Federal Medical Centre on sighting the lifeless body of Mr Echetama still in the vehicle that brought him to the hospital.
The sight of the young wife screaming and pleading with almost everyone to do something to revive him was heartbreaking

The distraught wife ran to a College official and said “Sir, tell him to get up; I know he will listen to you!

I have been telling him to wake up since!”

This was the sad story of death that got staff
and students of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri staggering on Tuesday, 16th February, 2021.

How anyone would want to make a COVID sensation out of a tragedy that almost bent the institution is what continues to beat us.

The bereaved family and the entire Alvan community had not yet started recovering
from the shock of the previous day when this bizzare falsehood sneaked in to launch a
bitter assault on the sensibilities of the bereaved family and indeed of the entire Alvan community.

This is not only unprofessional but most heartless and wicked.

The College Management would like to assure the general public that the College is safe
and that academic activities are going on smoothly in the College even as staff and
students are preparing for the Second Semester examinations.

The activities of the College COVID-19 Response Team are top notch and all preventive protocols are being
observed and closely monitored throughout the College space.

Management also wishes to plead with journalists to always resist the urge to spread
clickbait and misinformation, which can cause panic and ultimately jeopardize all efforts
to control a raging public health emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the meantime, the College hereby demands that the news platforms that carried this
fake news should retract their damaging piece of yellow journalism within 48 hours.
Otherwise, the College will explore the option of seeking legal redress.

BARR. B. F. ANYANWU
REGISTRAR

How People You Once Prayed For Turned And Killed You Pastor Photo Essey

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February 18, 2021

It was the camera man that killed you sir, may your soul rest in peace man of God. This is what true servants of God goes through on daily basis. Pastors carries the problems of members in heart but no one carries theirs. Pastors lives frustration almost all the time because while the opt to please God, they also have challenges to do the biddings of the people most time to the detriments of their lives.

This is the true story of Pastor Ogori Essa who was trending in social media over the allegation that he refused to wed couples who came 5 minutes late to be jointed in Holy matrimony in church hall , that if they wanted him to wed them they should be wedded in the office.

Pastor Essay who happens to be a widower of his late wife who died February last year being 2020, has been very sick .

The couple insisted that the pastor must leave his medication in a hospital in Lagos and come down to wed them. He mustered courage to leave Lagos and the hospital where he was taking treatment to come down to portharcourt to wed the couple. He waited and waited for the couple in and became tired.

He was so weak as a result of his ill Heath , which led to his climb upstairs to relax in his office. The couple arrived and met him in the office, resting without any strength in him, he pleaded with them to be wedded there in the office, they rather became very angry at him, bolted out and started making jest of him while a camera man was busy videoing , his church premises and saying all sourt of abuses against the man of God.

People joined in mocking him and calling him names. It was not after all that, a few days latter, the pastor told his sister that He was tired of this life, and that he wants to go and rest. After saying that, the man of God bowed his head and died instantly on the chair.

He could not bear how his name was trending all over the world for his own people that he has once prayed for them to get the best in life whose wedding were his utmost happiness, but what did he get after? Mockery upon mockery. It has been the problem with members.

Pastors undergo the same trials and temptation the members go through and even more yet, you see them trying to encourage and attend to the members not minding their own selves yet the members are bent on scandalizing their pastors at any slightest mistake. They always see pastors as supper humans that must be perfect in all things not minding they are human beings as they are.

Today, the man of God has died in frustration and I believe the couple who caused the whole uproar, created insulting screens and went to a nearby hotel to wed are now enjoying their hourney Moon and marriage why the body of the man of God is in lying in the mortuary.

The camera man who was the self made journalist can now enjoy his work as an expert right hence people from Kenya even attest to have seen what happened in Port Harcourt , how Nigerian pastor has suddenly become “Lord God Almighty” all against the image of a good man. May God help his people. May your soul be granted rest. Pastor Ogori Essa.

Bobby Michaels Uchechukwu Receives New AGN Imo EXCOS: Tasks Them On Unity & Efficiency

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February 18, 2021

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma on Entertainment, Hon. Bobby Uchechukwu Michaels, on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 received the newly elected Executive officers of Actors Guild of Nigeria (Imo chapter) at the Imo Concorde Hotel, Owerri.Leading the courtesy visit delegation, Chairman of the group, and one-time Deputy Governorship candidate in the state, Chief Dr. Lady Nneoma Ukpabi introduced to the Special Adviser, her successful line up of statutory executives and appointees.The screen diva explained that her mission was to take the guild to greater glory so as to ensure the protection of members welfare and guarantee their rise to stardom.An initial plan for executive action in and publicity package for the guild was presented to the Special Adviser, for his information.Moderating the meeting, award winning actor and poet Chuma Mmeka who is also the newly elected Director of Communications and Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Guild hinted that a new Chairman’s Advisory Board made up of seven very prominent and reputable Imo individuals would be announced at the Hope for AGN Imo (2021) Inauguration event coming up very soon.Responding, Hon. Bobby spoke on the need for oneness of purpose and unity within the guild, “Together we are stronger, together we can and will achieve alot”.The Special Adviser on Entertainment, himself a renowned thespian, also reiterated the readiness of government to collaborate with Imo Entertainers to showcase talents, brands and enterprise. He promised to help repackage the public image profile of the guild.Bobby Michaels who had visited the election venue to observe the process personally, called on those who lost the elections to sheath their swords and join hands with the new Executives to ensure proper dividends for the guild.Other Executive Officers present at the meeting were Prince Chikaodi Nwafor (Deputy Chairman), Royal Prince Cres Ugo (Secretary), Johnbosco Iwu (Financial Secretary), Emenike Ogali (Director of Guild Services D.G.S), and Uchebest Madumere (Chief Whip) who was unavoidably absent.

Azubike Ihejirika Former Chief Of Army Staff To Goodluck Jonathan Joins APC

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February 16, 2021

Ihejirika, flanked by former Gov of Abia state and leader of APC in Abia State, Senator Orji Uzo Kalu and a Chieftain of the ward chairman in Isuikwato local government

A former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, has joined the All Progressives Congress.

The ex-Army Chief formally declared for the APC and registered with the party in the ongoing registration and revalidation on Tuesday, The Eagle online reported.

Recall that General Ihejirika, served at the helm of the Nigerian Army from 2010-2014 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, made his declaration to join the APC at his Isuikwuato country home in Abia North Senatorial District.

The former COAS made his declaration and subsequently registered at Ezere Ward 2.

His registration was conducted by the APC Ward Chairman, Iheanyi Chukwu, in the presence of stalwarts of the party, including Kalu; State Secretary of the party, Perfect Okorie; Deputy State Woman Leader of the party, Lady Franca Osuwa; Chairman, Abia APC Registration panel, Ambassador Bala Mohammed Mairiga; Chief Ameobi Ogah; Dr. Lilian Obenwa; Abia North APC Zonal Chairman, Chief Chris Ajah; Member, Abia State House of Assembly, representing Isuikwuato Constituency, Hon. Emeka Okorofor; and party faithful.

Recall that in November last year, Kalu, the APC leader in Abia State, urged Ihejirika to join the party.

“General Ihejirika’s decision to join us today in the APC is no doubt a great one and I must commend him for taking the bold step after over a year of convincing him to join the party.

“He should be assured that his membership in our party will be a very fruitful one.

“I am loyal to the party.

“This is why I have always subjected myself to the party’s decision-making process.

“My appreciation also goes to the Chairman, Abia APC Registration panel, Ambassador Bala Mohammed Mairiga, and his team for joining me to grace this exercise.

“The chairman can see for himself that the APC in Abia is deeply rooted.

“In the last few days, he has accompanied me to some decamping ceremonies of people from other parties into our party.

“On behalf of our National Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni, I welcome you to our great party.”

Disclosing his reasons for joining the party, General Ihejirika said his coming into politics by joining the APC is to contribute to the progress of the party in the state and at the national level.

The former COAS said further that having served in the Army for almost 38 years, he has gathered sufficient experience to contribute to the democracy of the nation and the fortunes of the party.

In his words:” I am delighted by the presence of the leader of the party in our state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, to honour this event.

“Having served almost 38 years in the military, I am convinced that it will be a waste of experience for me to remain outside government activities.

“Thus is because I have a lot to offer and assure you all that I will operate an open-door policy.

“I will also learn fast.”

Ihejirika said his first goal is to unite the party.

He said: “My first goal is to unite the party.

“Unity is very important because if we are united, we can achieve all our goals for the state and the nation at large.”

Recall that similar advances by Senator Kalu had yielded results as it saw the Founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance and United Peoples Party, Chekwas Okorie; former governorship candidate of the APGA in 2015 and 2019, Dr. Alex Otti; former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Chief Emeka Atuma; former Commissioner for Finance in Abia State, Obinna Oriaku, joining the party in the state.

(Vanguard)

Seven Children Died In An Accidental Detonation Of Object In Igabi Kaduna State.

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February 16, 2021

The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday, said that accidental detonation of an object injured seven children in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, confimed the incident in a statement issued in Kaduna.

Aruwan said: “Security agencies have reported the accidental detonation of a substance at a residence in Ungwan Mangworo, Igabi Local Government Area.

“According to the report, children playing in the area picked up the material from a nearby farm and began to play with it, not knowing what it was.

“In the process, it was accidentally detonated as the children continued to fiddle with it near their home.

“Seven of the children were injured by the explosion and are now receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika.”

The commissioner said Gov. Nasir el-Rufai had expressed relief that the injured children were receiving treatment.

He tasked security agencies to conduct detailed investigation into the incident and urged citizens to increase their vigilance.

Aruwan advised citizens to contact the State Security Operation Room with information about dangerous or explosive found anywhere in the state through 09034000060 and 08170189999.(Vanguard)

PDP Plans Big For Imo People For 2021 Planting Season

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February 15, 2021

By Ogu Bundu Nwadike, M.A

As the 2021 planting season draws nigh, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has big plans for the enhancement of agriculture in the State. To that extent, the Party has called upon farmers and entire people of Imo State to prepare to make the best out of the planting season.

It may be recalled that in a press statement signed by the State Chairman, Imo PDP, Engr. Charles C. Ugwuh, OON, he expressed worry about the problem of shortage of staple food, which situation was worsened by the skyrocketing prices of food stuff in Nigeria, and Imo State in particular. The Party vide the press statement urged the Government of Imo State to do something promptly to address the problems of food shortages and increasing food prices.

The high interest Engr. Ugwuh has and exhibits in the development of agriculture in Imo State should not be surprising to Imo people that know his antecedents and pedigree. For instance, during his quest to be Imo governor in 2007, he had a very good plan for the pragmatic development of agriculture in the State.

For instance, in his manifesto entitled: “Building A Stronger Economic Base For Imo – An Action Plan By Engr. Charles Ugwuh (Rokana), under the “Agricultural Development” statement, the then PDP guber candidate, he stated that “To ensure food security for the people of Imo State and exploit opportunities for export crops” as his goal for agricultural development.

Some of the items of his “Action Plan” for agriculture that will remain evergreen are:

(i) Introduce and vigorously pursue policies that promote the production of food and cash crops, livestock, in areas of natural advantage.

(ii) Promote the establishment of farm plantations and introduce basic mechanization of land preparation that improves subsistence farming to produce sufficient and cheap food for Imo people at all times.

(iii) Provide new seedlings, parent stocks, new techniques and effective training and extension services support to facilitate rapid take off of agro-business in Imo State.

(iv) Educate farmers and provide support/help in the acquisition of viable preservation techniques for farm produce and encourage the establishment of agricultural processing factories.

That’s not all. In addition, it must be reminded that in the seven and half months of the PDP RebuildImo administration, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON repositioned agriculture as the direction of the new generation.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Agriculture to the Governor, Hon. Victor Mbalewe, has done a very good job of cataloguing the landmark plans, programmes, projects and achievements of Governor Emeka Ihedioha in the agriculture sector.

Hon. Mbalewe also served as Project Manager, Anchor Borrowers Programme; and
Coordinator, Imo Youth in Agribusiness Programme (IYAP).

In the course of our researching for this short essay, Hon. Mbalewe most graciously availed us the rich collection of former Governor Emeka Ihedioha’s efforts at repositioning agriculture as a very attractive alternative to the challenges of unemployment and under-employment.

The following is an unedited reproduction of the thorough work done by Hon. Victor Mbalewe:

“Dear Sir,

HIGHLIGHT OF MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF HIS EXCELLENCY, RT. HON. EMEKA IHEDIOHA’s ADMINISTRATION IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR

“Let me sincerely commend you for your relentless and highly professional efforts to bring to the fore the unprecedented development strides in Imo State during the short-lived tenure of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as Governor

“In particular, I wish to intimate you on some of His Excellency’s major achievements and initiatives in the Agriculture Sector, an effective route to improving the economic fortune of millions of Imo citizens, on a sustainable basis. Driven mostly by a 4-man Agriculture Team in collaboration with other Committees and relevant Government departments, His Excellency’s vision was a robust agriculture sector that guaranteed the following:
*accelerated development of commercial agriculture, especially through improved access to productive resources and profitable markets;
*improved food security;
*creation of massive employment opportunities along its value chains;
*enhanced annual income of farmers;
*cost-effective supply of agro-industrial raw materials; and
*stimulation of economic activities across the 27 LGAs of Imo State.

ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
STATUS

1.
AGRICULTURE ROAD MAP PREPARATION:

A further development of the Technical Transition Committee (TTC) recommendations into a document that will guide policy formulation and preparation of food and agriculture interventions by the State Government.
Completed and launched on August 29, 2019.

2.
RESUSCITATION OF ADAPALM OHAJI OIL MILL AND PLANTATION:

*Resuscitation of the ailing 4,300 hectare plantation;
*Turnaround repairs of its 30-tonne per hour oil mill to make them going concerns, while negotiating with investors on future management model.
Improvement in the general security of ADAPALM and its plantation for conducive industrial activity.
Eighty per cent (80%) completed.

3.
IMO YOUTHS IN AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAMME:

Designed to facilitate the transformation of Imo youths from job seekers to creators of jobs and wealth, by building their capacity through training, provision of financial, technical and other forms of support.
Successfully selected and trained 667 Imo youths from all the 304 Wards in agribusiness at the International Skills Acquisition Centre (ISAC), Nasarawa State.

4.
RICE SEEDLINGS MULTIPLICATION PROGRAMME IN AMUMARA, EZINIHITTE MBAISE LGA:

*Training of Imo youths and out-grower farmers on production of minimum of 5 improved varieties of rice seeds for distribution to farmers in the State.
On-going.

5.
DATA CAPTURE OF FARMERS & OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE 27 LGAs:

*To develop a data base of farmers and related information for planning purposes.
Final stages.

6.
REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF ABANDONED RICE MILLS AT IHITTE-UBOMA:

*To rehabilitate abandoned rice mills to process paddy produced by rural farmers for improved quality of product and enhanced income. On-going.

7.
IMO OIL PALM REVOLUTION PROGRAMME:

*To reposition oil palm as the king of crops in Imo State, and harness its potentials for job and wealth creation;
Target of 3 million improved oil palm seedlings to be planted within 3 years, at the rate of 7,000 hectares per annum;

*Over 50,000 hectares of land donated by partnering communities;

*First batch of high quality Tenera species oil palm seedlings from Costa Rica already raised in government-owned nursery in Old Nekede, Owerri.

8.
ENGAGEMENT OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA FOR SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE:

*Development of templates for Imo farmers’ access to CBN low interest funds under such the ANCHOR BORROWERS PROGRMME, ACCELERATED AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME, and COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL CREDIT SCHEME, with provision of necessary guarantees by the government.
Advanced negotiations on funding of Adapalm and Imo palm revolution programme
Advanced stage.

9.
IMO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (ADP):

*Repositioning and modernizing of Imo ADP for delivery on its core mandates in agricultural extension services, training, research and input supply.
*Training of Imo youths and other farmers in Light Agro Mechanization, including power tillers and irrigation technologies for improved yield.
On-going.
*Model garri-processing factory established in Imo ADP headquarters.

10.
IMO MODERN POULTRY, AVUTU:

Advanced negotiation with an Israeli company on the concession of long-neglected poultry project.
On-going.

11.
PAYMENT OF COUNTERPART FUNDS TO VARIOUS MULTILATERAL AGENCIES:

Revived collaboration with United Nations Agencies and other international development partners, to attract IFAD LIFE-ND Project Fund for development of the value chains of more than 6 food products/commodities.
On-going.”

It’s on the foregoing backdrop that the plans by Imo PDP to provide various supports for farmers and people of Imo State in the 2021 must be understood as a well-reasoned programme for the enhancement of food production in the State, both at the commercial and subsistence farming levels.

The primary aim is to encourage farming in and production of staple food like maize, cassava, vegetables, pepper, tomatoes, etcetera among the masses of the State. It should be remembered that Imo State has arable land that supports the production of food of varying categories.

Therefore, ceteris peribus, the 2021 farming year, with the articulate vision of Engr. Charles C. Ugwuh, as State Chairman of Imo PDP will, by the grace of God, introduce a new positive vista in the annals of agricultural development in Imo State.

To God be the glory!

Power to the People!!

Imo Police Command Arrested Car Robbery Syndicates From Abia State

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February 15, 2021

On 1st February, 2021, based on a distress call from Aba, Abia state, informing the command that some hoodlums snatched one LEXUS 350 SUV, with reg. No. KSF 758 FS, and were believed to be moving towards Imo state.

Upon receipt of the report operatives of the Command’s QUICK INTERVENTION TEAM (QUIT) swung into action.

Sequel to some painstaking and diligent investigation, the QUIT operatives arrested the following:-

– AMADO KENEDY “M”
FROM IMO STATE

– IGILEGBE CHINWENDU “M”
FROM ENUGU STATE

– NWAORIE MOSES “M”
FROM ENUGU STATE

– GODFREY NTOSI “M”
FROM DELTA STATE

– CHINEDU AGWU “M”
FROM ABIA STATE

– EZE OBINWANNE “M”
FROM IMO STATE

– EJIOFOR EGWE “M”
FROM ABIA STATE

However, at the point of arrest, the stolen SUV was recovered from them.

It is noteworthy that the suspects were all released from Aba prison after serving their jail term on a similar offence.

They all confessed to the crime, and explained their various roles in the gang as follows;-
While Amado Kenedy, Igilegbe Chinendu and Nwaorie Moses, are the operational members, whose responsibility was to snatch the vehicle.
Godfrey Ntosi, Chinedu Agwu , Ejiofor Egwe and Eze Obinwanne whom are all Artisans, are saddled with the responsibility of rebranding the snatched vehicle, removal of tracking and security devices installed in the vehicle, as well as sales of any such vehicle.

Moreover, arrangement is at advance stage to transfer them to Abia state for further investigations and prosecution.

Credit: Orlando Ikeokwu

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Imo Civil Servants To Start Receiving Minimum Wage Of #30000 From January 2021 -Gov. Uzodinma

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February 12, 2021

We have activated the full implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage in Imo State, as approved by the Federal Government.

This is in fulfillment of the promise I made to Imo workers.

While this new development is still being debated by some States as to whether to pay or not, even as others are still negotiating a reduction with accompanying excuses, we have since commenced its implementation with effect from January 2021.

Despite the drop in inflows and revenues, we have since taken the bull by the horn in making sure that Imo State is placed on the map as very labour-friendly.

It is imperative to note also that as at today, no civil servant in Imo State is earning less than N30,000 monthly – this is after tax deductions must have been made. And this explains that a worker can still receive his or her minimum wage of N30,500 after legitimate taxes must have been deducted and paid.

News reaching Gisthub24.com says the payment process as agreed by the organized labour will be made in phases. Phase 1 will capture workers from levels 1-7 while the next phase will start from levels 8-17. This is to uphold transparency which has been our guiding watchword, which we always stand by as a responsible government.

This is therefore a confirmation of the implementation of the 2021 budget of Wealth Creation which captures the payment of the minimum wage to Imo workers and by extension a calculated move to ensure that the expenses incurred by Imo workers are commensurate to their salaries at the end of the month and this alone is a fulfillment of the shared prosperity ideology of the present administration.

It may be recalled that since the inception of the shared prosperity government, we have shown much concern to the welfare of Imo workers through the prompt payment of salaries, revamping of the state secretariat, getting rid of ghost workers, provision of free buses to carry imo workers to and fro, training of workers in ICT and their overall welfare which has brought about high productivity in the sector.

Hope Uzodinma

Imo Police Commissioner Interacts With Leaders Of Hausa And Fulani Communities In OKIGWE Zone Sue’s For Peaceful Coexistence

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February 9, 2021

The Commissioner of Police ,Imo state, CP NASIRU MOHAMMED Visited Okigwe Local government to interact with the stakeholders and Hausa/ Fulani communities in the Zone.

The occasion which took place at the Divisional Police Hqrs Okigwe,on the Tuesday 9th February,2021 had in attendance, the Traditional rulers, Youth leaders, President generals of various Town Unions, Women leaders, Hausa/ Fulani communities members, Farmers, Rep. Of the LGA Chair Person, Councillors etc.

The CP charged them to live peacefully with each other, and eschew violence, as he said violence does no one any good.

He further charged them to promptly and amicably resolve any issue that may arose among them, and further commended them for have a very effective committee that dialogues on issues relating to the parties especially on Farmers/herders conflict.

Finally, the CP urged them to tolerate each other’s excesses as that is the only way to peaceful coexistence.

Speaking on the occasion, the representative of the various groups, thanked the CP for finding time to come and interact them and promised to continue coexisting peaceful.

The head of the Hausa community also used the opportunity to thank the people of the area for being good landlords, as he said he had lived their for over thirty years without any issues, and that any issue that arose, had always been settled amicably.

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Barr. Ndieonuema H. Nwankwo Murdered In Cold Blood In His Office

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February 8, 2021

On the 6th February, the Command recieved a report of the death of one Barrister NDIEONYEMA H. NWANKWO ESQ, 64 YRS old, a native of Arochukwu LGA of Abia state.

Based on the report, operatives of the Command moved to the scene (his office) and met the lifeless body of the lawyer in the pool of his own blood, with matchet cuts on his neck.

Taking a further look around the office, a matchet with blood stains, suspected to be have been the matchet used in inflicting the cuts on him, was found on the floor.

It was also discovered that his car and other yet to be identified items where taken away.

However, the Commissioner of Police, Imo state, CP NASIRU MOHAMMED, while asking for calm, has directed investigation into the matter, with a view to arrest the fleeing suspect(s) and recover the stolen items.

Hoodlums Attack Police Division In Imo State As Commissioner Visits Division And Injured Officers

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February 8, 2021

– CP visits Division/injured officers.
– Evacuates injured officers for proper medical attention

On the 5th February, 2021, at about 6:30 pm large number of hoodlums whose number cannot be ascertained yet, attacked the Divisional Police headqauters, Obowo in Imo State but was engaged and successfully repelled by the operatives of the Division.

Sadly two Police officers lost their lives in the process, and three others sustained various degree of injuries.

In view of the above, The Commissiner of Police, Imo state CP NASIRU MOHAMMED has ordered the Commands Quick Intervention Team (QUIT) and other tactical teams to jointly commence investigation into the incident with a view to arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

Also the CP visited the station for “on the spot assessment and evaluation” of the incident.

According to the police spokesman in the state SP Orlando Ikeokwu the Police Commissioner also used the opportunity to visit the injured officers and immediately evacuated the officers from the local Clinic to Owerri, for proper medical attention and treatment.

The CP was accompanied by the commands medical Officer, Commander QUIT, as well other tactical Commanders of the command.

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Imo Police Command Set To Enforce The Ban On Covered Plate Number, Unauthorized Tinted Glasses.

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February 8, 2021

The Imo State Police Command has observed with utmost dismay, the indiscriminate use of vehicles with covered plate numbers, unauthorized tinted glasses, revolving lights/siren, Police Spy Plate numbers and Government plate numbers on personal private vehicles.

The command has also been notified of the unauthorized/illegal use of such materials
as enumerated above, on some vehicles and using same as escort vehicle for the conveyance of armed security personnel, as well as government officials who uses government official plate numbers on their personal/private vehicles.

The Police Public Relation Officer SP Orlando Ikeokwu who made the release said Concerned with the serious security challenges it poses, and also the fact that it is
inimical to the efforts of the Command in combating crime and criminality in the
State.

Members of the public with such unauthorized materials on their vehicles are by this press release warned to dismantle such materials immediately, and desist from using same, as the command has concluded arrangements for a special operation aimed at contravening and prosecuting any person/persons caught violating the laws guiding the use of such materials on vehicles.

Ihedioha, Onyewuchi, Others Pay Last Respect to Late Chief Onyema Nwachukwu

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January 28, 2021

His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, Thursday, at Umunnoha in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State, joined Nwachukwu family, friends, PDP family and well wishers to pay last respect to Chief Nwachukwu who was laid to rest at his Obinneoha country home today 28th January,2021

Rt. Hon. Ihedioha, who was visibly saddened at the passing of his friend and ally, eulogized the deceased for his services to the people of Mbaitoli LGA, as Council Chairman as well as his countless contributions as a Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

He however, enjoined the entire Nwachukwu family and indeed the people of Umunneoha Community to take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilling life and encouraged them to immortalize him by emulating his good deeds.

Also present at the solemn event were; Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, representing Imo East Senatorial District, Hon. Henry Nwawuba, representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency. Hon. Okey Onyekanma, representing Mbaitoli State Constituency.

While Hon. Uche Onyeagucha, Secretary to the Government of Imo State in the Ihedioha Administration,

led the Rebuild Imo Team, Hon. Ray Emeana, State Secretary, Imo PDP, led the State Working Commitee of the party, among other notable leaders and sympathizers.

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How to Cook Food the African Way At

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January 28, 2021

African foods are as diverse as the different countries in the continent. Even more as countries have different dishes according to the different native tribes in it.

Statistics show that Africa has 54 countries, more than 3000 tribes and approximately 1.3 billion people. So you can expect the cuisine to be a huge variety of taste, texture, flavours and colours.

Eating African foods for Africans is more than just to satisfy hunger. It is a part of celebrating our unique heritage and therefore it is not strange to see gaiety, music and cultural displays where African food is eaten. This has made occasions such as wedding ceremonies, the birth of a child and in some cases, the burial rites of a patriarch to bring on a display of assorted dishes for all ages and preferences.

Food is also used as medicine in some regions and this phenomenon has been embraced by the advocates of alternative medicine in developed countries.

Here are some African Foods Facts you may already know

Africans are best at growing organic foods. The variety in weather conditions in Africa make it ideal for farming a wide range of food crops and vegetables like okra, yams, potatoes, rice, etc

Africans are known for exotic spices. These can be used to either improve the taste, add a new flavor, or even for medicinal purposes. They could be added fresh or dried and ground to powder. These include ginger, garlic, turmeric, etc

Jollof rice is probably one of the most popular African foods. Countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Gambia have their distinct versions of the well-known dish.

Africans enjoy eating a variety of meats eaten with fish. Talk about yummy goodness!

Traditional African meals center around starch and/or grains. Rice, maize, cassava, potatoes are staple foods in almost every African community.

Cooking and serving tasty delicacies have been passed from one generation to the other in different forms.

Traditional way of learning how to cook African Foods

Different people want to learn how to cook African foods for different reasons. Some non-Africans have married Africans and want to cook their native delicacies. Others are culinary enthusiasts or people who love experimenting with different dishes.

Others could even be African who want to learn the dishes of other tribes.

And this knowledge has been passed on from people to people.

1. Word-of-mouth (In-person tutoring)

This is the most common way in which people learnt how to cook African foods. Mothers were tasked with the responsibilities of training their daughters to know how to cook. As they strongly believed that food is the way to a man’s heart. Is that still the case?

You tell me.

In this way, the student and the teacher are in the same place, and the student learns by observation and most times by example.

2. Recipes and Cookbooks: Books are a great source of knowledge and they have been used to store and preserve recipes from different regions. These recipes outline the different ingredients used to prepare the dishes and the cooking methods. They are usually beautifully illustrated and are self-explanatory.

Many people have become experts at preparing meals they learned how to cook from cookbooks.

3. Cooking classes: Remember the Foods & Nutrition Classes back in secondary school? Yes. That is another traditional way of learning how to cook African foods. This could be organized by an individual or by an organization/culinary school.

These classes could be one-off classes for a particular dish or they could be a series of classes to teach different dishes.

The teacher/instructor delivers the lecture so the group of students learn by observation and detailed lectures. To benefit the most from a cooking class, you must quickly practice what has been learned or else you forget. As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect”.

But there is an improved method to learning how to cook African food recipes.

The Use of the Internet to Learn How to Cook African Foods

The internet has been increasingly used to create content that helps people learn how to cook African foods. Food bloggers have taken over platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest to showcase their culinary skills and presentation expertise in making food masterpieces from everyday ingredients.

Learning on the internet has become as easy as typing a search query on search engines like Google “how to make egusi soup” on Pan African platform like www.ogelle.com

You will be flooded with results from different people who have created tutorial videos on the subject.

But there is a need for pan African content platform that solve the dual-edged needs of those searching for cooking tutorial videos as well as content by Africans.

Ogelle – Selling Africa to the World

Ogelle is an African online video sharing platform headquartered in Rwanda and Nigeria, founded by Osita Oparaugo, serving sub-Saharan Africa and operated by Reddot Television Network Limited.

Ogelle has been dubbed the “YouTube” of African-only user-generated content resource and entertainment platform. Available content that includes video clips, television show clips, films, music, comedy, tourism cuisine, vocation news and lifestyle which are all created and produced by Africans.

Registered users are able to upload an unlimited number of videos and add comments to videos.

For content creators, bloggers, personal brands who create educational and informational material for their audience, Ogelle offers a platform where they can be found by their target audience.

For others looking to learn new skills like how to cook African foods, there are hundreds of short videos specifically made for those who want to consume African content. Expand your knowledge. Create your Ogelle account today.

Imo Police Commissioner Orders Arrest Of Five Officers For Brutality On Innocent Citizens At Banana Junction

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January 28, 2021

The Commissioner of Police, Imo state CP Nasiru Mohammed has condemned the inhuman treatment and assault on some yet to be identified persons at Banana Junction, Orlu, by some officers of the Command, as seen in a viral video, and ordered the arrest of the officers involved in the infraction.

The officers where seen lying five persons down on the floor, and flogging them in the process, which is unethical, unprofessional and unacceptable.
The Command while Condemning the actions of the officers wishes to inform the general public that the officers has been identified, arrested and has commenced disciplinary actions against them accordingly.

Members of the public are therefore advised to kindly report all unethical and unprofessional conduct of Police officers in the state through the following mediums:-

AC- XSquad (Compliant Response unit) 08037104989

Public Complaints Bureau 07034714499

Or write directly to the Commissioner of Police, for prompt and decisive action

SP IKEOKWU GODSON ORLANDO
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR:THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
IMO STATE

Police Service Commission Promotes 20,356 Senior Officers, 9 CPs To AIG

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January 28, 2021

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of twenty thousand, three hundred and fifty six, (20,356) senior Police Officers. Nine Commissioners of Police were promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and another nine, promoted from the rank of Deputy Commissioner to Commissioners of Police.

The promotion is one of the decisions of the 11th Plenary Meeting of the Commission held in Abuja on Wednesday, January 25th, 2021 and presided over by its Chairman, Musiliu Smith, a retired Inspector General of Police.

The Commission also approved the promotion of three Chief Superintendents to Assistant Commissioners of Police, one thousand five hundred and seventy seven Deputy Superintendents to Superintendents of Police and two thousand, two hundred and ninety three Assistant Superintendents to Deputy Superintendents of Police.

It also approved the promotion/confirmation of seven thousand, two hundred and eight three unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents (ASP11) to Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP1), nine thousand and seventy two Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP11) and one hundred and ten Inspectors promoted to Senior Inspectors.

The new Assistant Inspectors General are; Aminu Saleh Pai, former Commissioner of Police Kwara and Bayelsa States Command, former Force Quarter Master General and currently the Executive Secretary, The Police Multi Purpose Cooperative Society, Lagos; Dasuki Danbappa Galadanchi, former Commissioner of Police/Executive Secretary, The Police Multi Purpose Cooperative Society, Lagos and presently acting AIG Force CID Annex, Lagos; Okon Etim Ene, former Commissioner of Police Benue and Abia State Commands, CP SARS and currently CP Explosive Ordinance Disposal, (EOD) Force Headquarters and Abang B. John, former Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State Command and presently Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command.

Others are Joseph Gobum Mukan, Former CP, Airport Command, Lagos and currently CP Rivers State; Aji Ali Janga, former CP Kaduna and Kogi State Commands and currently CP Sokoto; Mukaddas Mohammed Garba, presently CP Benue State Command; Habu Sani Ahmadu, former CP, IGP Monitoring Unit; CP Intelligence, Force Headquarters and CP Bauchi State Command and presently CP Kano State and Imohimi D. Edgal, former Commissioner of Police Lagos and Akwa Ibom States Command.

The nine DCPs promoted to CPs are Abubakar Adamau Alhaji, presently DCP Operations, Rivers State, Benjami Nebolisa Okolo, currently at the National Defence College, Abuja; Abdul-Yari Laffia Shuyamu, presently DCP, Finance and Administration, Taraba State Command; Oyediran Adesoye Oyeyemi, DCP State CIID Ebonyi; Samaila Shu’aibu Dikko, DCP State CIID Adamawa and Jimwan David Dazong DCP Zonal CIID, Zone 12 Bauchi.

Others are Monday Bala Kuryas, DCP Operations, Ondo State; Hussaini Rabiu, DCP, Operations Imo State and Rabi Umar, former Assistant Force Secretary and presently DCP, Force Education, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The three Chief Superintendents of Police promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police are; Gotom Tijani Richard, Joseph Kaide O, and Giade Sabo Abubaka.

Some of the DSPs promoted to SPs are; Ani Gospel Obichi, Federal Intelligence Bureau, Zone 7 headquarters Abuja, Rabe Lawal, Zone 1 kano; Ibrahim Abubakar, Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Mbachi Raluchukwu, DCO, Ikirike Police Station, Enugu;Anjuguri Jesse Manza, former PPRO FCT and currently with CP Monitoring and Mentoring Unit FCT Command; Maduka Benedeth, O/C JWC, Awkaunanaw Division, Enugu State; Aneto Ephraim, O/C Works, Abia State Command; Obi-Ejoh Nnamdi Patrick, DCO, Wuse Division, FCT; Felix Ekpoudom; DCO, Eket Division, Akwa Ibom State Command ;Collins Nwanjoku, Divisional Transport Officer, 9th Mile, Enugu Command; Adamu Shaba Gboyako, Government House, Imo State; Ihunwo Josephine, O/C Anti Human Kidnapping, Zone 13, Anambra State; Onalaja Oluwafemi O, Communications, Force Headquarters and Diala Christian attached to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund.

Promoted ASPs to DSPs include; Uche Chigbu, Special Anti Cult Unit, Asaba, Delta State; Auwalu Bala Yakubu, Operations, Gombe State; Edward Imaobong Force CIID, Anti Fraud Unit, Force Headquarters.; Hassan Hamidu, Bauchi State Command; Godson Nwosu, Bayelsa State Command;Oyinloye Ayonde, Oyo State Command and Onalo Michael, Police Staff College Jos.

Some of the newly promoted ASP11 are Steven Onihana, Zone 2, Lagos; Christiana Johson; Hussan Hussaini Sarauta Mohammed; Agbodike Dorothy and Idakwo Ezekiel.

Chairman of the Commission, Smith, called on the newly promoted Officers to see their new positions as a call to more commitment to the duty. He noted that the Commission will continue to ensure that promotions are regular and based on the relevant rules and regulations.

Ikechukwu Ani

Head, Press and Public Relations

Security Agents Frowns At Indiscriminate Issuance Of Plate Numbers By Imo House Of Assembly.

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January 28, 2021

Amidst security challenges in the state, the uncontrolled or rather indiscriminate issuance and wrong usage of Imo House of Assembly official vehicle number plates has become a bone of contention between the Imo House of Assembly and Security agents in the state; following the recent kidnap incident where the occupant of a Mercedes 350 4matic jeep with number plate IMHA48, security agents and Imo State House of Assembly are trading words.

According to a security agent who spoke to this reporter, there is an indication that this plate number which was later said to belong to an aide of an Imo lawmaker is not registered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) which made it difficult for us to trace family of the kidnapped victim.

The victim of the kidnap episode was identified to be an aide to the lawmaker representing Oru west state constituency.

Security agents said that they have severally called on the leadership of the house about the issuance of official number plates but the practice remains unabated, as virtually all their staff including cooks have official number plates,” he said.

He disclosed that in some cases,lawmakers procure or provide these number plates to friends or associates who are not their personal aides.

Our source disclosed that if the number plate of the kidnap victim was registered it would have been easier to identify who was kidnapped and how to go about his release.

A house of Assembly source who spoke to this reporter, revealed that this issue has been reoccurring especially in the current house led by Hon Paul Emeziem that has not done anything to curtail the indiscriminate issuance of official number plates.

He stated that, those with these unregistered house of assembly number plates spanning from the tenure of late Senator Ben Uwajumogu, the Rt. Hon Acho Ihim and Rt Hon Chiji Collins are still with these number plates.

When contacted on the allegation or suspicion that the transport officer of the assembly may have been collecting #50,000 each to issue these numbers, the transport officer Mr Samuel Ofoegbu denied the allegation, saying that on none account did he collect money from anyone to issue number plate.

Security agents have complained that culprits use these number plates to commit various frauds or crimes including kidnapping.

When contacted Hon Nelson Ezerioha confirmed that the victim of the kidnap is his personal aide who was on his return trip from Anambra state where he went for a transaction when he was kidnapped.

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Man Kills Wife And Child With Shovel In Ozubulu Anambara – Police

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January 27, 2021

Wonders they said shall not end, since January first 2021 many strange things has happened and more still happening, this time in Ozubulu Anambara State

On the 26th January, 2021 at about 7:45pm, Police operatives attached to Ozubulu Police Station, arrested one Chukwuemeka Obijofa aged 28 years of Ofufe Nza village in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State.

Suspect allegedly ran amok in circumstances yet to be ascertained and attacked his wife, 26years old Chisom Chukwuemeka. and own son named Amanda Chukwuemeka, aged 4 years, both of same address, with a shovel on their heads.

Suspect equally used same object and wounded a vigilante man who tried to rescue the victims.

Meanwhile, police detectives visited the scene and rushed victims to the joint hospital, Ozubulu, for medical attention where the two victims were certified dead by a medical doctor on arrival.

The wounded vigilante is responding to treatment, while the corpses of the victims were deposited at the hospital’s morgue for autopsy.

Meanwhile,the Commissioner of Police, CP John B.Abang, fdc, has directed the DPO to transfer the case to State CID, Awka, for discreet investigation to unravel the actual cause of the incident.

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Re-opening Of Schools Many School Still Under Lock And Keys In Imo State

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January 25, 2021

After the government announcement on school reopening in Imo State and subsequent use of face mask to curb the reigning pandemic covid-19, there have been many feelings about it.

Many people interviewed on street agreed with the government but still expressed their fear on measures on the side of government and school operators including teachers to manager the situation but maintained that school will not be closed for too long as students has lost many periods already.

A vist to Mbieri Secondary Technical School in Mbaitolu Local Government Area shows that neither teachers nor students were around, as grass has taken over the school environs and the class rooms taken over by miscreants who visits there regularly for the smoking of weeds.

Also at LA primary school Awo Mbieri the story was not different as no pupil or teachers were seen.

We hope that soonest activities will be a return in our schools.

God help us.

Dusk To Dawn Curfew In Orlu Zone As Millitants Unleash Terror On Citizens.

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January 25, 2021

Sequel to the shooting in Orlu a disk to dawn curfew had been imposed in the ten Local Governments of Orlu Zone, this was made public by the governor Senator Hope Uzodinma during a press briefing today. Below is his full speech at the briefing.

This afternoon, I received a very disturbing report on the activities of a group of Militants who unleashed a shooting spree in the Orlu area of the state,killing and maiming innocent citizen in the process

I am totally appalled by this sad report which appears to paint a picture of near breakdown of law and order in the Orlu area. The government condemns in its entirety this act of extreme hooliganism and brigandage. This is completely unacceptable to this administration. Those behind this callous barbarism will surely regret their actions.

Consequently, I have directed the security agencies to fish out without fail, all those behind the carnage and immediately bring them to book. Let no one be in any doubt that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will ever escape justice. I assure them that they will pay for for their cruelty against a peace loving, innocent people

As an interim measure to immediately restore the peace in Orlu zone, a dusk to dawn curfew (6 pm to 6 am) is hereby imposed in the following Local Government Areas of Orlu zone; namely; Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Ideato North, Ideao South, Njaba, Isu, Nwangele and Nkwerre.

All law-abiding citizens are advised to comply strictly with the curfew as announced. Anyone caught violating the curfew will be treated as a suspect.

The government wants to assure all Imo people that the situation in Orlu area is under control. Security operatives have been deployed on a 24-hour patrol of the zone. Equally, every security measure necessary has been put in place to ensure that law-abiding citizens can go about their businesses in the affected areas without any fear of molestation.

The government sincerely condones with the families of the bereaved and all the victims of the unfortunate incident. I assure them that those who committed the heinous crime against them and their loved ones will never go unfurnished.

Sen. Hope Uzodimma
Governor, Imo State

HOW UZODIMMA CAN WIN THE WAR FOR THE SOUL OF IMO

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January 21, 2021

By: ONWUASOANYA FCC JONES

Am Imo based social media influencer and a Stuch follower of former governor of the state and current senator representing Orlu zone Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Onwuasonya FCC Jones has suggested to the governor of Imo State Hope Uzodinma ways to win the hearts of imoloites.

It is not in doubt that the governor of my State is at war with everyone and everything but bad governance and corruption. He seems to have been advised that the only way he can gain ground in Imo is by intimidating those who do not agree with him into submission or running them out of town. But whoever advised the governor that way, either does not know Imolites or sincerely doesn’t love the governor. Imolites are resilient and highly enlightened people. You can’t stampede them into loving you, you will have to convince them, confuse them or if you are dangerously smart, deceive them.

In a chat with someone over happenings in Imo State, a longtime friend and one of those openly supportive of Chief Hope Uzodimma told me that the governor is struggling to win the soul of the State, that at the moment, the governor is like a stranger to most Imolites. Even though my friend blamed political opponents and critics of the governor for his obvious estrangement with the people he governs, what we agreed with is that the governor has a lot of job to do, if he must win the soul of the State and until he does that, he will be “a floating governor”.

A Nigerian politician has no bigger enemy than the friends who flutter around him because of the office he occupies and what they aim to benefit from that office. These individuals, are only interested in telling the politician what would please him rather than what would help him. However, some politicians who have performed exceptionally in office have been able to do that, because they hear beyond the mostly distorted tunes of the sycophants and listen to the bitter truth from their critics.

Governor Hope Uzodimma is held hostage by this band of hailers, who will eventually hail him to his waterloo, if he is not careful, or lucky. These people are telling him that his biggest achievement would be in opening many political warfronts, instead of advising him to concentrate on winning the hearts and support of Imolites, especially, given the controversial circumstances surrounding his emergence as governor.

No matter what anyone may want to tell the governor, the truth is that majority of Imolites and Nigerians see him as a product of backhand dealings in the judiciary and conspiracy among the political elite. He cannot clean off this taint on his mandate by fighting everyone who does not agree with him, politically, but can at least make Imolites and Nigerians forgive what most of them believe is; “the biggest electoral fraud and judicial coup perpetrated in this fourth republic”, by surprising Imolites with good governance.

While one may concede that there are few attempts being made at giving impression of governance taking place in Imo State, no one is deceived, not even the governor himself, that Imo is bleeding from bad governance. Even the governor’s most vocal promoters, especially, his Commissioner for Information, Declan Emelumba and his SA on Print (Local), Nwamkpa Modestus have hardly mustered the courage to tell the world that their boss is doing well. You either read them giving excuses on why Governor

Uzodimma has failed to perform or on their good days, they would sell hope to their fastly depleting audience about how the governor will confound his critics with the magic of good governance. Invariably, they concede that the man from Omuma is still fluffing while Imolites suffer.

In all the indices of measuring good governance, the Uzodimma administration cannot be genuinely rated beyond 2/10. This is a pathetic reality, which those who love him should bring to his attention. If he can at least raise his performance level to up to 4/10, he would have succeeded in winning a good part of his war with his perceived and real political enemies, as he would have secured the trust of majority of ordinary Imolites.

The average Impolite is not interested in whatever political wars he wages with his fellow elite, but they cannot be convinced that the governor is doing anything with the interest of the masses at heart, when businesses are closing down rapidly in the State, jobs are being lost on daily basis and government workers feel duped by the government, while the road infrastructure is in its worse state ever. Criminals are on rampage across the State and hospitals are overflowing with patients who are hardly receiving adequate care, because health workers are either owed or angry that the government treats them with disdain.

The truth is that if Governor Uzodimma feels that his predecessors were all failures in governance then, he should give Imolites a better experience of governance. If the assessment of majority of Imolites about his administration is anything to go by, then, any Imolite would prefer even the worst of all the past governors to the current regime of absurdity.

Me; Could this be possible both for the governor and the good people of Imo? We are watching

MAY IMO WIN!

Trouble For APC As National Working Committee Members Shouts At Each Other In Abuja

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January 21, 2021

Trouble broke out on Thursday in Abuja as some members of the All Progressives Congress National Caretaker Committee engaged in a shouting match at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
It was at the inauguration of the party’s National Registration Committee headed by Niger State Governor Abdullahi Bello.
Shouts of “who are you to tell us what to do,” “who made you boss over us”, etc, rend the air. Some of the committee members could not hide their anger.

The Chairman of the Cretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni, could be heard in the background shouting down another national committee member who also appear uncontrollable.

It was not clear last night what the vexed issue was all about, but the disagreement was a disturbing development.

It was learnt the rancorous situation attracted the attention of some staff at the secretariat.

They immediately rushed to the executive floor to see what was happening. The shouting could be heard on all the floors in the secretariat located at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

In the melee, two of the national caretaker members stormed out of the meeting, with one saying loudly that there was fire on the mountain.

No member of the caretaker committee or staff of the secretariat was ready to speak on the development when approached last night for comments.

Western Point.

Six People Died Today As Truck Fell On Two Imo Buses In Owerri

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January 21, 2021

Everyday as you go out pray to God for His Protection and guidance, many who said happy new year on first of January are dead while some are buried.

Many died on ghastly motor accident, others fire and some sickness, so any day you went out and came back safely, kneel and thank God, then live a Godly life and prepare for Eternity.

At least six people have been confirmed dead in a ghastly motor accident which occurred this afternoon along Assumpta Avenue precisely at the Mmiri Nworie bridge allegedly caused by prisons officers blowing their siren to scare away motorists…

The prison officials who were being blocked by the truck harassed the truck driver with siren who swerved and missed his direction and landed on two Bus Imo vehicles and plunged into the river,killing six occupants who were said to be alive for two hours without help coming from nowhere before giving up the ghost!!!

Imo Government should enforce the 6pm to 6pm movement of trucks immediately to save lives and ENTRACO empowered with CRANES to assist whenever such a terrible accident happens!!!!

Also drivers should be re-trained and seminars organized for them on road usage. Most importantly the security AGENTS should be warned on reckless Driving and use of SIRINE.

Rest in peace to the dead!!!

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US President Joseph Biden Has Signed Seven Executive Order On His First Day In Office

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January 21, 2021

In keeping to his campaign promises the US President Joe Biden has signed executive order to reverse former President Trump’s order on covid-19, Immigration ban, Mexico boundary walls and four (4) more orders.

Biden reversed the ban on his first day in office and directed the State Department to restart visa processing for individuals from the affected countries.

More details later…

Ogelle Funniest Comedy Is Giving Out 50k weekly.

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January 16, 2021

Ogelle Is Giving 50k per week for the funniest Comedy Video uploaded on www.ogelle.com. Download Ogelle app today to joinOgelle is an African only content online video-sharing platform headquartered in Rwanda and Nigeria serving Sub-Saharan Africa and operated by Reddot Television Network Limited.Ogelle was launched on 18 April 2019 with the announcement made by Reddot Television Network founder Osita Oparaugo, during the official launch in Lagos, Nigeria.Dubbed the “YouTube” of Africa, Ogelle is the first African only user-generated content resource and entertainment platform. Available content includes video clips, TV show clips, films, music, comedy, tourism, cuisine, vocation, news and lifestyle which are all created and produced by Africans.Introducing Ogelle Video Comedy Challenge.You can be part of this challenge by simply downloading the Ogelle app, create your channel and upload your comedy videos and share videos with family and friends. You stand the chance to win 50,000 and many fantastic prizes every week.See video below –

Ogelle The Funniest Comedy Video Is Giving Out 50k Weekly

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January 16, 2021

Ogelle Is Giving 50k per week for the funniest Comedy Video uploaded on www.ogelle.com. Download Ogelle app today to joinOgelle is an African only content online video-sharing platform headquartered in Rwanda and Nigeria serving Sub-Saharan Africa and operated by Reddot Television Network Limited.Ogelle was launched on 18 April 2019 with the announcement made by Reddot Television Network founder Osita Oparaugo, during the official launch in Lagos, Nigeria.Dubbed the “YouTube” of Africa, Ogelle is the first African only user-generated content resource and entertainment platform. Available content includes video clips, TV show clips, films, music, comedy, tourism, cuisine, vocation, news and lifestyle which are all created and produced by Africans.Introducing Ogelle Video Comedy Challenge.You can be part of this challenge by simply downloading the Ogelle app, create your channel and upload your comedy videos and share videos with family and friends. You stand the chance to win 50,000 and many fantastic prizes every week.See video below –

Pastor Thinks Of House On The Rock Dies Of Covid-19

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January 10, 2021

One of the Pastors of Lagos-based church, House on the Rock, Pastor Yinka Akinbami, has died after contracting the novel Coronavirus. Pastor Akinbami died on Friday, January 8.

Senior Pastor of the church, Paul Adefarasin, announced his passing on social media and paid glowing tribute to the late clergyman who he described as a good man.

Pastor Adefarasin in his tribute warned Nigerians to take the COVID19 pandemic seriously and adhere to all the protocols.

Yesterday, I received the rude and shocking news of someone deeply dear to me and all of the House on the Rock family. The passing of Pastor Yinka Akinbami has become most painful because if there truly were good men, he was certainly one.

Till his passing, Pastor Akinbami was one of the senior presbyters of our church and has been with us for over 25-years, serving in the Family Life Directorate, coaching many exemplary men and women as they embarked upon the journey of building families.

Egbon Yinka,

your sudden passage is hard to understand, yet we bow respectfully to the sovereignty of God while we remain thankful for the decades of impactful work along with the exemplary life you lived while you were with us. As a dear egbon to me, even though you were older, we were close friends and I thank you for allowing me to be your pastor and spiritual father. The thought that I will return to church and not see you again on this side of the divide, is unbelievable. I have not been able to process this loss, however, I am sure of how much we will all miss you.

Family, kindly allow me to solicit your intercession for his dear wife of over 30 years; Pastor Tolu, his children, his children-inlaw, and grandchildren. We can only at best imagine how much pain they are feeling. We share the pain of his loss but they will feel it a lot more. So, please pray that God’s peace and strength envelopes them especially in this difficult moment.

It’s important to remind the community about the deadly nature of Covid-19 and its mutant virus strains. Please do your part by following all the recommended precautions. That way, you are able to protect yourself and others who become proximal to you. God bless and keep us all.

To my brother, Yinka Akinbami, sleep well till we meet to part no more.

Adieu to our fellow soldier

Grace to the whole family.

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Imo State Police Command Arrested One Of The Robbers Terrorizing Ogbaku Axis Of The State.

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December 22, 2020

The Imo State Police Command has once again achieved a fit under the dogged commissioner Isaac Akinmoyode.

On the 21stof December, 2020, upon distress call received at Divisional Headquarters Ogbaku, Operatives of the Division moved to Ngerem Etstate Road, Irete, and arrested one Chinonso Odimele ‘m’ 26yrs, while others took to their heels, they were said to be robbing the residents of the estate.

At the point of arrest, one English Brownie Pistol and a Doble Barrel Gun were recovered from him.

He however confessed to be part of the gang terrorizing Ogbaku, Irete and Orogwe environs. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects.

Kudos our police force.

Man 61 Planted A Decomposing Human Head In Septic Tank Of Another Over Land Dispute

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December 22, 2020

On the 4th of May 2020, one Onumajuru Godwin 61years old and Agubosim Chukwuemeka 41 yrs old both of Eziama Obiato in mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. Reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters that one Emmanuel Onuwa Obator, Mbaitoli LGA, murdered an unidentified person, and hid the head in a water tank (GP Tank) in his compound, as a result of which Emmanuel Onuwa and his children were arrested and a decomposing human head recovered from
the water tank in his compound.

However, the said Emmanuel Onuwa in a bid to prove his innocence through his lawyer wrote a petition to the Commissioner of Police requesting that the case should be re-investigated.

Sequel to the above, the Commissioner of Police,CP Isaac O. Akinmoyede ordered a revisit of the matter. However on the 15/8/2020 at about 2300hrs, upon discreet and painstaking investigation arrested Onumajuru Godwin ‘M’ 61 years old and Agubosim Chukwuemeka ‘M’ 41 yrs old, for planting the human head in the water tank.

Preliminary investigation revealed that both parties has been involved in a running battle over a land dispute, thus necessitating the setting-up/of allegation against Emmanuel Onuwa, in order to ensure that he is jailed, that way they can have unhindered access into the dispute land.

They confessed to the crime, but claimed that they got the head from a corpse at Njaba river bank, efforts are ongoing to identify the corpse, while investigation is ongoing.

Imo Workers To Stay At Home From 21st December Without Salary -Covid-19

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December 21, 2020

Broadcast By Governor Hope Uzodinma Of Imo State On The Resurgence Of COVID-19, On Sunday December 20th,2020.

My dear good people of Imo State, it is with a great sense responsibility that I address you on this auspicious season of Christmas.In normal times, with just a few days to Christmas, I should be saying a very happy Christmas in advance to you. But the times are far from normal. The dreaded Coronavirus pandamic, otherwise known as Covid 19, is back in town at full speed.

While I truly wish all of us a happy Christmas celebration in advance, I am duty bound to ensure that this should not be the last Christmas any of us will celebrate with his loved ones. This may sound scary but it is a grim possibility if we do not take urgent protective steps to stop Coronavirus on its tracks.

There is a great global resurgence of the dreaded virus. With the reopening of international flights, movement of people across the globe is back on full stream. This has aided further spread of the virus. It is usual that at this Christmas season, our relations and friends from across the world and Nigeria will be coming home. Expectedly there is bound to be a great human traffic surge in Imo State. This ofcourse comes with its full implications for the spread of Covid 19.

Already the effect of this frightful global resurgence and spike in Covid 19 infections is manifest in the country and Imo State.

Since October the number of cases in the country, which hitherto seemed to be reducing, has been on a rapid rise. From 225 confirmed new cases in October, the number has risen to a frightful level of 77,933 in December. Yesterday,19th December alone 920 new confirmed cases were recorded in the country, with 6 deaths .In Imo State the situation is no less frightening. Recent PCR-Based tests carried out in the state in accordance with the guidelines of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), reveal a frightful upward surge in the confirmed cases curve. As of last week, no less than 32 persons were confirmed positive with Covid 19.

Sadly, while the grim realities of increasing Covid 19 infections continues to confront us every day, a general complecency and false sense of safety amongst our people to Covid 19 safety protocols remain the order of the day. This trend must be reversed in the interest of everyone. The time to do so is NOW. The imminent danger posed by the human traffic surge occasioned by the season, makes immediate and drastic steps in this direction both cogent and urgent.

In this respect I want to emphasise that there is absolute need to avoid gathering of crowds of more than 100 people anywhere in the state. Where such crowds must gather, those involved MUST wear face masks.

There should be wash hand stands readily available with achohol based sanitisers at such gatherings.

To further strengthen safety measures, all government workers are to stay at home from tomorrow, Monday, December 21, till further notice, except for permanent secretaries and political appointees. This means that the state secretariat, which is a major crowd puller, will remain closed, from tomorrow, to the public until further notice.

In addition, wearing of face masks in public is henceforth absolutely compulsory. Mobile courts have been deployed all over the state to try any person caught without wearing face masks.

Equally, all Covid 19 safety protocols will henceforth be strictly enforced. These include provision of wash hand stands and sanitisers in markets and worship places. Any person or persons caught not observing these safety protocols will be summarily prosecuted in the Mobile courts.

As we enforce the safety protocols and monitor the situation, we shall regularly review developments to determine further measures that may be necessary.

My beloved Imo people, as I earlier said, I will not want this Christmas to be the last for any of us. Let us take these safety protocols serious and observe them tenaciously. It is in the interest of all of us to do so.

I wish you a happy and safe Christmas celebration. Please do all you must to remain safe. Your life is important to Imo State.

Thank you all and Godbless

Sen Hope Uzodimma
Governor

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Wife Of Imo Police Commissioner Empowers Widows/Indigents POWA Members With Cash,Food Items etc.

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December 16, 2020

The Wife of the Imo state Commissioner of Police, the Chiarperson Police Officers Wife Association POWA, Mrs Abimbola Akinmoyede on Saturday 12th December,2020 at the Police Officers mess Owerri, empowered thirty two (32) widows, indigent women and victims of ENDSARS protest .

The POWA Chairperson said she was motivated by the neglect suffered by the families of Police men whom lost their lives in the course of duty.and also to assist some of the victims of the violence the greeted the ENDSARS protest.

She further urged them to make good use of the items recieved, and ensure the contribute possibly in the well being of their various families.

According to the Police Public Relation Officer SP Orlando Ikeokwu Some of the items dispatched includes:
Fridges/Freezers,
Pop corn machines
Ovens
Grinding machines
Sewing machines
Cash

The CPs wife used the opportunity to call on the leadership of the Police , to kindly improve on the payment of gratuities to Police retirees.

Speaking on the occasion, The Commissioner of Police, Imo state, CP Isaac O.Akinmoyede, also charged them to make good use of the items and ensure the essence of this gesture is not defeated.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Deborah Emmanuel thanked the POWA Chairperson, and pray God to grant her heart desires and replenish her purse.

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Life Is An Invitation To Contribution And Not To Consume -Jamie Pajoel

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December 15, 2020

The Chairman Vantage Group Hon. Jamie Pajoel has urged all people especially those who are better in the society to see life as an invitation to contribute to others meaningfully to the less privileged ones in the society.

He made this know in a release forth night ago while celebrating his birthday.

Pajoel who has been into capacity building/empowerment for years now challenged other well to do in the society to their status as an opportunity to serve the mankind and help them meaningfully.

“Life is an invitation to CONTRIBUTE and not to CONSUME “

In his exact words, My entire life has been continually driven by a singular, compelling focus: what makes the difference in the quality of people’s lives? How is it that so often people from such humble beginnings and devastating backgrounds manage despite their hardships to create lives that inspire us?

What makes some people living examples and others a warning? What is the secret that creates passionate, happy and grateful lives in many? What precedes all our actions? What determines what action we take, and therefore, who we become, and what our ultimate destination is in life?

The answer lies in what you already know-DECISION MAKING!

The decision to become a person of value, is what I often refer to as a great turning point in my life. This turning point brought about a positive transformation in who I am and the way I currently live my life. It turned my negative, closed mindset into a broad, positive and open approach to life.

Today, I am grateful to GOD and thankful to my ever amazing wife and to everyone that have played a role in my life.

Just for today, allow me to be the birthday boy. 👦 😀😀😃

We at the New Media Galaxy Firm celebrates with you. Congratulations.

NYESOM WIKE: THE EVIL THAT WILL DESTROY PDP

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November 26, 2020

Nyesom Wike: The Evil That Will Destroy PDP Every body that have been reading my articles know that I am not the type that dwell in Nigeria …

Every body that have been reading my articles know that I am not the type that dwell in Nigeria dirty politics. I don’t play PDP vs APC jamboree. For me, Nigeria politics is dirty and there is no hope for Nigeria in this present crop of politicians. However, the events of recent days, or should I say months can’t be ignored.

Just few days ago, the incumbent Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, made an announcement of his decamp from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP into the All Progressives Congress, APC. This announcement didn’t go down well with the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike.

Wike went on to grant interview and press releases on how Umahi is selfish and trying to harm the people of South East. He accused Umahi of wanting to be president and not considering his people when pursuing his personal ambition. Wike can no longer fool us again. He is fighting for his own ambition too. Like Umahi wanted to be president, Wike also want to stand behind a Northerner as his Vice president.

Truth be told, Governor Wike has previously been a governor after the people’s heart. Not that he is different from other governors, or doesn’t steal public fund like his other counterparts, but he has kind of played into the sentiments of the people. He became that voice the people needed against a reckless government in the centre.

We are living in a Nigeria where it seems the ruling class, especially those at the federal level have ganged up against the people. For some time, Wike provided the needed opposition the people needed at that perilous times.

Even IPOB members, who detested the politicians in Nigeria whose unbridled love for corruption and looting of the national resources knows no bounds, had loved Governor Wike and held him to a very high esteem. This is why despite IPOB’s stance on election boycott, the IPOB Leader’s voice was heard thundering from radio, urging people to deliver Wike. Something they never did for any other political aspirant, except Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe.

But like the saying goes, ‘power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Sadly, Governor Wike, due to his uncanny ambition to become a vice president and probably be on the good book of the Fulani people, unleashed mayhem on the Indigenous Igbo people in Obigbo. Wike went on to deny being Igbo, just like his Fulani pay masters ordered him. But he never knew the gravity of his actions.

What Governor Wike used Nigeria Military to do in Obigbo is a very outrageous crime against humanity. The media have been talking about what happened at #Lekkitollgate, but the truth remains that something more heinous happened in Obigbo. Under days of unrelaxed curfew, Governor Wike used Nigeria Military to commit genocide on Igbo people in the name of fighting IPOB members. Hundreds of people were killed in Obigbo and many more are still missing. Some analysts are saying that what Wike did was an assignment given to him by Fulani North, before he can be used by PDP as a vice president to a Northern candidate.

Being a deputy to a Northerner has been something South South and South East Governors are desperately craving for and even falling on top of themselves over it. Many have betrayed their own people just to buy into the heart of the Fulani North. But Governor Wike took it to all time high. He needed to show his Fulani masters that he is a willing slave.

One thing I keep saying is that Governor Wike has killed his political career with what he executed in Obigbo, and should PDP make the mistake of making Governor Wike their president or vice-presidential candidate, then know it that PDP is gone forever.

To start with, any candidate Governor Wike anoints in Rivers State will surely fail. Maybe this is the time for other ethnic groups in Rivers State to take over the mantle of leadership in Rivers State. Wike, unless he decamps to APC and become the pitiable slave he is, he will be totally disgraced. Tell me how a man in the opposition, without the good wishes of the people, will win?

People wrongly called Wike the Lion and it got into his head. They say he defeated Chibuike Amaechi even though he(Amaechi) has Federal might, but it is all lies. What happened was that the people fought and stood with Governor Wike. Someone, an IPOB lady narrated to me how she trekked a long distance only to vote for and defend her vote for the ungrateful Governor Wike.

A lot of people paid the ultimate prize. Tell me who will still do this for an ungrateful soul like Governor Wike? Your real supporters as a politician are not those you pay money to write or sing praises for you, but those that genuinely love you. They are the people Governor Wike killed in Obigbo and even brag that he has no regrets killing them. The Fulani are wise, they can never trust a man who killed his supporters that made him governor, because he wants to become the vice president. Who knows what a man that killed his brother for power will do to an outsider.

People should say a befitting rest in peace to PDP should they contaminate themselves with a dubious and murderous personality like Governor Wike. He will be randomly disgraced. People, even his Ikwere brothers will reject him. Even Amaechi is waiting for the right time to strike. It will be an election between Governor Wike and the people. And surely, the people will win.

That’s if Nigeria will live to see 2023. That’s if the politicians doesn’t pay for their treachery against the people before that time.

I rest my case. Watch and see it happen.

Written By Elochukwu Nicholas Ohagi,

(A Teacher, Philosopher and Activist)

Governor Hope Uzodinma Sacks The CMD Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu.

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November 26, 2020

Imo State Executive Council has directed the immediate dismissal of Dr B C. Duru the Chief Medical Director of Imo State University Teaching Hospital IMSUTH Orlu.

Briefing Journalist at the end of wed 25/11/2020 Exco meeting at the Government House, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba said council adopted a white paper

recommended by the IMSUTH visitation panel and ordered that the CMD and his management be handed over to the police for further investigation.

He noted that council wondered why the wage bill of the Institution would jump from 147 Million to 236 Million from December 2019 to January 2020 in just one month, noting that the management took advantage of the new administration to fraudulently pad the wage bill to short change government.

Chief Emelumba also said that council ordered a thorough investigation into other sharp practices in the account department of the Institution that had been unaudited since 2017 to 2019, illegal payment of clinical and teaching allowances to administrative staff among others.

He said council also approved the restoration of all illegally allocated plots in and around the state capital, revoking of their C of Os and restoration of Original names and plans of all layouts within Owerri Capital territory, adding that all these was sequel to the adoption of another white paper on Lands and related matters, recommended by the panel of inquiry on lands in the state.

The information commissioner also disclosed that council as well ordered the immediate demolition of all illegal structures not contained in the new Government House permanent site at new Owerri and the restoration of the Arugo and Ekwema layouts to its original plan.

He said council also announced that 30th of November 2020 would be the date for the Flagg off of the construction of Owerri Orlu road and Owerri Okigwe road and 1st of December 2020 as the date of Flagg off of the construction of Seven roundabouts in Owerri capital to change the face of the city to enhance its aesthetics.

RT. HON. KENNEDY IBEH A POPE BEFORE THE CONCLAVE

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November 16, 2020

Sometimes we have to look at issues critically above the facial value and avoid being hastily in drawing conclusions.I am highly elated to be asked to dive into the circumstances that may have deprived our own Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh from being a better and more qualified replacement for the impeached speaker of Imo House of Assembly. I know a lot of insinuations from different quarters are pointing accusing fingers on some of the political leaders in Obowo but the reason I believe is far from it.A lot of factors are working in concert against the Obowo speakership project which we all are looking forward to. But we definitely need to know that the politics of becoming a speaker is not just a Legislative affair alone though fifty percent chances is credited to the intrest of the Legislative members who inturn marry their intrest with that of the sitting governor who may influence such intrest via lobbying
members to get the majority on his side.
It is obvious that any governor without command on the speaker finds it difficult to sell or market bills in the house and is always put on fear of possible impeachment at any given opportunity.One can never be a Pope before the conclave and It takes a white smoke to produce one even if it has to tarry for so long.
Hon. Barr.. Kennedy Ibeh is a young intelligent and ambitious man, whose political strength is driven by self motivations and financial independence above his contemporaries who also see him as an intimidating collosus.
Hon. Kennedy Ibeh is an unpredictable politician whose focus is to rise above board via using formidable structures under his design and control and would stop at nothing until he achieves his aim.It is obvious that Hon Kennedy Ibeh is a strong voice and the centre mouth piece of Imo House of Assembly, dreaded by any governor for his legislative intelligence and intimidating qualities of a grassroot commander.
Here is a man that commands the largest grassroot structure in the State and has his followers scattered across so many rival structures just to keep afloat. As a team player, his colleagues always rally around him when the chiefs are down and depends on him when it comes to designing the legislative architecture and driving their demands home to the governor’s desk and actions while he masqurades behind the curtains.If really by our judgement Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh commands high respect and confidence among other House members what stops them from nominating him to the post of speakership let alone voting for him.
The reasons behind Rt. Hon.Kennedy Ibeh not becoming a speaker is interwoven in his ambitions to become one as his colleagues who are mostly interested in what they can grab from government rather than the legislative duties will prefer to align with the governor for a fatter benefit and still remain caged from rendering the legislative duties.As one who understands the business of the House of Assembly no governor would want to hand over his impeachment warrant to a speaker he has no control over his functions.

The truth is that Hon. Kennedy Ibeh will make a good speakership and would want to run an independent legislative arm devoid of governors influence but the calibre of persons elected into the Imo House of Assembly are not in consonants and in alignment to his ambitionns and ambitiously becoming a speaker is still a mirage.
Speakers are elected behind the curtains key positions also negotiated before coming to the pubic gallery to formalize the decisions and play the game as decided by the legislative caucus.I don’t think we should at this point acuse anyone in Obowo for sitting on the ambition of Rt. Hon.Kennedy Ibeh in becoming a speaker, we should also be informed that if the governor wants him he will be one and if his colleagues are wise enough and believe in quality legislation he will also have their support to be one.
For us that believes that quality leadership has a lot to do in making life better for the rural populace via providing the basic amenities to enhance both human and capital developments the major drive in our honorable member remains to POSITION OBOWO BETTER and his colleagues are more concerned in positioning themselves better.The crisis and devise intrest in APC is also another factor limiting this speakership ambitions, it is quite clear that the APC that brought the governor into power is not in alignment with the APC structure that brought Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh to the House. So is even difficult for him to be empowered to do his oversight functions .

The craze for leadership power in Obowo is also a mitigating factor that is behind some of our leaders in the power corridors not showing concern towards fronting the speakership ambition. Trading their nomenclature positions to support Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh speakership ambition is an impossible task which if you and I are in their shoes we would not trade either. Anyway that’s politics for you, but in all if it is a divine project it will surely be and no man born of woman can stop it.Let him remain focus in his legislative career and focus on legislations to better Obowo be a team player and shun any incitement against any Obowian son or daughter.

CHINAEMEZE.High Chief Marcel Nwokorie ( political analylist / social critic.

Rev. M.K. Ogumbola Former District Superintendent Of Apapa District Retires After 50yrs Of Unbroken Service

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November 15, 2020

It was a colourful retirement ceremony for the District Superintendent Emeritus of Assembles of God, Apapa District, the Rev. Michael Kolawole Ogunbola. (Rtd), after 50 years of meritorious service to God and 18 years as Apapa District Superintendent.

He also served as the Executive Committee representing South West Zone 2.

Dignitaries across the state were in attendance.

The Grand Father of Assembles of God Nigeria. Rev. Dr. Charles Osueke (Rtd) gave the admonition from the book of Proverbs 3:5 -6, stating that we should always put out Trust in God, thar God honours those who honour Him.

He stressed that we should learn to serve God faithfully for there is a reward for it.

Also in attendance was Rev. I.M. Mpamugo (Rtd) & wife. Rev. Dr. H.U. Ogbonnaya (Rtd), Rev. Emmanuel Ifezue, District Superintendent of Ondo & Executive Committee Rep, Southwest Zone 1, Rev. J.N.G Okafor, PhD, Lagos District Superintendent and Executive Committee Rep. South West Zone 2, National Directors of Chaplaincy & Men – Revd Dr Unuane Bright & Revd Dr Okaka. District Superintendents from Sango, Dr J.K.Amah, Lagos Mainland, Revd J.U.Okorie Lekki, Revd S.I.Brodrick & wife, Badagry, Dr John Ikpe, Ijebu, Revd (Barr) Adegboyega Adesanya, Ondo South, Revd Owolabi & SAST Provost, Prof Mbamalu. Others are Prof G.A.Osoba, presbytery members & sectional leaders across zones were in attendance.

The Chief Host as well as the District Superintendent of Apapa, Revd Chukwudebelu Izuchukwu, PhD while addressing the congregation mentioned that the Rtd DS is a man of integrity, a pace setter and project freak & conflict manager.

As a parting gift from the District to the out gone DS, Dr. Izuchukwu mentioned that already built and furnished four bedroom duplex & another building of four flats with two bedroom each, all en-suite (popularly known as boys quarters) were dedicated earlier before the ceremony commenced by Dr Charles Osueke and the keys have been handed over to Him.

A new order Prado jeep, a pastors (cheque) gift of N1M & the sum of N35Million.

The Women department led by Revd (Mrs) Chukwudebelu Adanma, gave her successor, Evang Esther Ogunbola a Lexus Jeep and N1.2M with other gifts from sectional coordinators and pastors wives. _

Seeth thou a man diligent in his ways before the Lord, he shall sit before Kings and not mean men._

Several other gifts from individuals and representatives from sister districts were presented to our father, Revd MKO.

To God be the Glory, Great things He hath done. Happy retirement Sir. The Lord will continue to strengthen and keep you safe in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless the great people of Apapa District ably led by the District Superintendent, Dr. Chukwudebelu Izuchukwu for this great feat.

Hallelujah

Reporter Hellen Emezue

Four Hundred (400) Community Police Special Constables Graduates From Police Training School

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November 13, 2020

Four Hundred (400) Community Policing Special Constables passed-out of the Police training school, Nekede, on the 13/11/2020. Speaking during the passing out parade, the representative of the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, CP Isaac O.Akinmoyede, psc,fdc,MNIM, congratulated them for the successful completion of the training.

According to the spokes man of state command SP Orlando Ikeokwu, The CP further reminded them their their duties which he said includes the Detection and prevention of crime, intelligence gathering and dissemination of same to the Police Commanders in their locality, complementing the conventional Policemen in the performance of their duties, assisting in traffic management and school safety duties among others.

He also charged them to engage positively with their various communities and ensure they work under the supervision of the Divisional Police Officers in their locality.

The representative of the Governor of Imo state, Chief Cosmos Iwu (Secretary to the State Government)

also congratulated them for being part of history as the first set of Special Constables to be recruited in Nigeria. The SSG while telling them to count themselves lucky to be part of the programme also told them to ensure that they implement all they learnt during the training process and in their day to day affairs.

Part of the dignitaries that graced the occasion was the , chief of staff, Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie, Mr Igochukwu Nzekwe (SA on public safety) among others.

Former Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings Dies Of Coronavirus Related Complications

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November 12, 2020

Former President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana has died of coronavirus- related complications at the age of 73 , according to multiple reports from Ghanaian media .
The development comes less than a month after he buried his mother.

Rawlings , who is one of the most respected African leaders , was a military leader in Ghana and later became a politician who ruled the country from 1981 to 2001.

The former President initially came to power in Ghana as a flight lieutenant of the Ghana Air Force following a coup d ’ état in 1979 .
Prior to that , he led an unsuccessful coup attempt against the ruling military government on 15 May 1979 , just five weeks before scheduled democratic elections were due to take place.

He was until his death , the African Union envoy to Somalia .
Rawlings as leader of Ghana launched a massive anti – corruption campaign that purged the nation of corrupt political elements .

A former Nigerian Presidential candidate and media mogul , Dele Momodu, who has close links to the Ghanaian Presidency , confirmed the development on
Twitter “ The saddest news of this year. My God . Former President Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana has passed on . I ’m completely devastated. Good night , an African hero . ”

Stella Itoro Sam From A/Ibom State Receives Jamie Pajoel Int’l Start Up Grant To Get A Shop For Her Clothing Business

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November 12, 2020

A young lady who goes by name Stella Itoro Sam, from Idu Uruan Village in Akwa Ibom State has been awarded Jamie Pajoel International (JPI) Start UP Grant which will help her get a shop for her business.

Stella Itoro Sam who have been selling her clothes at the road side will now have the opportunity to get a shop for her Business. She has received a start up grant award of 100,000 Naira from Jamie Pajoel through his Executive Assistant –Rosemond.

In the last few years, Jamie Pajoel who is from Ihunachi Amaifeke in Orlu LGA in Imo State has been supporting Imo State Youths and giving them Global Opportunities and fundings to start up Businesses.

Jamie Pajoel who spoke from his base in Canada, through his social media platforms, said that JPI will continue to provide support young people within and outside of Imo State.

THE MAN JAMIE PAJOEL

JAMIE PAJOEL a Global Business Investor from Imo State Nigeria, is making waves internationally with many ideas on Business Processes, Organizational Leadership, simplifying processes, identify underlying problems in Business and addressing ineffective Leadership practices, all of which can give rise to a dysfunctional system if ignored.

Jamie Pajoel is a brand name in the field of Organizational Leadership and Effective Performance, working to help governments officials, organizations and individuals to increase their leadership influence by mastering the ability to harness people’s potentials effectively.

Jamie Pajoel is the CEO of VANTAGE GROUP (comprising Vantage Consulting, Vantage Certifications, Vantage Heights Capital and Vantage Canadian College).

As Executive Leadership Trainer with experience in designing, implementing, and managing Corporate training which foster Human Capital Development, his approach offers innovative methods for gaining employee commitment to organizational objectives. It incorporates real case studies and practical applications that support managing diverse personalities in the workplace environment and an in-depth understanding of why human experience approach in the workplace is critical to organizational success.

As a Global leader, Jamie Pajoel is a recipient of the State of Michigan Leadership Award in the United States of America and a delegate to President Bill Clinton program in the United States of America. He also consults for many companies and manages most of their Leadership training.

As an international keynote speaker, Jamie Pajoel has delivered speeches, as well as attended Leadership programs at Johns Hopkins University; Carey Business School, Baltimore, Maryland; African Union Headquarters, Ethiopia; U.S Embassy, Abuja, Nigeria and World Bank Summit, Washington DC, U.S.A

Jamie has vast workplace leadership and management skills and has an extensive experience in good communication and problem-solving. Jamie Pajoel is equally involved in driving culture shaping, growth, and success of organization through training of staff across all cadre.

He is the author of “Leading From Within” and “Less Is More”. He is married to Dr. Linda Iheme and they both live in Canada.

#EndSARS Saga: Founder Arise Africa Network Condemns Killings, Destruction of Properties, Charge Govt to Sit Up, Says Is High for a Restructured Nigeria

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November 11, 2020

The Chief Executive Officer of popular Arise Africa Magazine, Ikechukwu Anyanwu has condemned in its entirety the wanton killings and destruction of properties by hoodlums and security agents in the wake of the heated nationwide youth peaceful #EndSARS protests that was later hijacked and call on the Federal government to give listening ear to the cries of well meaning Nigerians especially the youths who are said to be leaders of tomorrow.

Reacting more to the ugly incidents that later characterized the nationwide peaceful protests by Nigerian youths, Anyanwu who doubles as the Chairman of Imo state chapter of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN, commiserate with the victims of the Lekki shooting and all other victims of violence including security agents who lost their lives and properties as well as those who got injured during the protests adding that he is really looking forward to an end to the whole crisis.

“We will not forget in a hurry, the ugly and sad events at the Lekki toll plaza on Tuesday October 20, 2020 and the subsequent wanton destruction of public and private assets”

Anyanwu expressed concern that the hijack of the EndSARS protests by suspected hoodlums, looters and arsonists and the chain reactions that followed is not only saddening but capable of undermining the genuine and noble agitation of the Nigerian youths.

“That incident should never have been if peaceful protesters had not been confronted with live bullets and innocent lives lost in the process.”

“Anyone who makes light of this situation is not doing the country any good. Am happy that the President in his speech said the voice of the youths has been heard loud and clear”

He also condemed the inhumane treatment and ongoing terror unleashed on the people of Oyigbo, Rivers State.

“Not quite long ago, Nigerians from all walks of life took to the streets crying out with one voice against Police Brutality yet we are witnessing brutality right now at Oyigbo, Rivers State”
“I hope our leaders are listening and looking inwards for a lasting solution. I believe it’s high time we saved the Nation by Restructuring and be Reforming not only the Nigerian Police Force but the country as a whole.”

“Let’s embrace peace, dialogue and constructively engage with authorities at all levels of government to bring about a lasting solution and an end to these crises”

“We call on the Federal Government to intervene in the ongoing killings at Oyibo Rivers State. Nigeria is our destined home before our journey here on Earth. We must as a people respect the sanctity of human life”

The Arise Africa boss noted that the mindless destruction, looting, spate of violent attacks and arson across the country underscores and brings to the front burner the urgent need for Reform.

He stressed that nation building is a collective task and all hands has to be on deck to bring about lasting solutions to the challenges and problems the country is facing.

“Government should start addressing the prevalent needs of the citizens Instead of trying to gag the press by slamming fines on the media houses that reported these incidence.

“Government should dialogue with the people, Government at all levels should start listening to the yearnings of the people. The voice of the people is the voice of the gods. We want a paradigm shift in this country.”

Anyanwu called on social media Influencers, bloggers, Journalist, Opinion moulders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organizations, women associations and youth groups to call on the Federal and State Governments to restore peace, normalcy and order in the country.

©️Arise Afrika

ITC Interim Committee Charged To Recover All Their Assets Across Nigeria – Gov. Uzodinma

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November 10, 2020

We have charged the members of the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee of Imo State Transport Corporation (ITC) to go after all the stolen assets of the company, recover them from wherever they are found and whoever that is with them.

The members are to recover all lands belonging to ITC that are within and outside Imo State, including all the parks belonging to ITC that are spread in the 36 States of the federation and FCT.

Performing the inauguration ceremony at the Imo State Executive Council Chambers Government House Owerri, today, Governor Hope Uzodinma enjoined the committee to recover and rehabilitate all abandoned structures owned by ITC anywhere they are located.

I encouraged the committee to take a critical look at the ITC nominal roll and retire all the criminals among them, remove the fraudulent individuals there and restore the past glory of ITC.

The eight-member Committee who were inaugurated include: Mr. Onyekachi Ibezim (Chairman), Deputy

Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kazeem Adefisoye, Mr. Chibuzor Nwoke, Chief Emmanuel Ndukwe, Mr. Nwogu Emeka Mathew, Mr. Kenneth Nwachukwu, Princess Chioma Okafor and Mr. Vitalis Ugochukwu.

For emphasis, the goal set for the comittee has become expedient because most of the past managers of the company went there, enriched themselves, impoverished the company and established parallel companies using the assets and finances of ITC.

Regrettably, the attitude made ITC which was once found everywhere in Nigeria, blossoming as a going concern, to crumble – a situation that destroyed and diminished the lofty vision of late Dee Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe, the first civilian Governor of old Imo State.

It is time to recover ITC.

The 3R-matra of our administration – reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery – must apply to the State’s mismanaged transport company.

I urged the Committee members to align themselves with our administration’s vision, the reason they were chosen for the job.

Daniel Nwankwo O, Selected By JPI For Rwanda Leadership Programme

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November 10, 2020

Daniel Nwankwo O O you have been selected by Jamie Pajoel International Management Team to attend the Youth Leadership Program in Rwanda 🇷🇼 on December 2nd- 8th.

All travelling arrangements will be taken care of including your international passport if do not have any.

JPI Executive Director Chigaemezu Regina Richards will send an official letter to you.

To everyone who wished they were selected, I want to understand that as long as you are a member of JPI Social Impact Leaders Forum, your turn will come.

If you are not a member yet, go and register now.

Jamie Pajoel International JPI Selects Imo Youth To Attend Youth Leadership In Rwanda

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An Imo State based youth, Daniel Nwankwo has been selected by Jamie Pajoel International Management Team to attend the Youth Leadership Program in Rwanda 🇷🇼 on December 2nd- 8th.

Jamie Pajoel who is from Ihunachi Amaifeke in Orlu LGA in Imo State has been supporting Imo State Youths and giving them Global Opportunities and fundings to start up Businesses in recent years.

Jamie Pajoel CEO Vantage Group Canada said that Daniel Nwankwo’s travelling arrangements will be taken care of including his international passport, Fares, Accommodation etc.

JAMIE PAJOEL who is Global Business Investor from Imo State and currently making waves internationally with many ideas on Business Processes, Organizational Leadership, simplifying processes, identify underlying problems in Business and addressing ineffective Leadership practices, all of which can give rise to a dysfunctional system if ignored.

Jamie Pajoel is a brand name in the field of Organizational Leadership and Effective Performance, working to help governments officials, organizations and individuals to increase their leadership influence by mastering the ability to harness people’s potentials effectively.

Jamie Pajoel is the CEO, VANTAGE GROUP (comprising Vantage Consulting, Vantage Certifications, Vantage Heights Capital and Vantage Canadian College).
As Executive Leadership Trainer with experience in designing, implementing, and managing Corporate training which foster Human Capital Development, his approach offers innovative methods for gaining employee commitment to organizational objectives.

It incorporates real case studies and practical applications that support managing diverse personalities in the workplace environment and an in-depth understanding of why human experience approach in the workplace is critical to organizational success.

As a Global leader, Jamie Pajoel is a recipient of the State of Michigan Leadership Award in the United States of America and a delegate to President Bill Clinton program in the United States of America. He also consults for many companies and manages most of their Leadership training.

As an international keynote speaker, Jamie Pajoel has delivered speeches, as well as attended Leadership programs at Johns Hopkins

University; Carey Business School, Baltimore, Maryland; African Union Headquarters, Ethiopia; U.S Embassy, Abuja, Nigeria and World Bank Summit, Washington DC, U.S.A

He also organized an International Youth Leadership Conference in August 2019 at Rock View Hotel Owerri the capita of Imo State which was attending by over a thousand (1000) youths across Nigeria with speakers from Canada, USA, and Nigeria which include Dr. Linus Okorie and attracted State government officials.

Jamie has vast workplace leadership and management skills and has an extensive experience in good communication and problem-solving. He is equally involved in driving culture shaping, growth, and success of organization through training of staff across all cadre.

He is the author of “Leading From Within” and “Less Is More”. He is married to Dr. Linda Iheme and they both live in Canada.

Do Well To Maintain Peace In Your Own Interest – Buhari To Nigerian Youths

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November 10, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerian youth will do well to keep peace as it is in their own interest.

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, Buhari spoke when he received Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, at the presidential villa, on Monday.

Buhari, who was reacting to the recent #EndSARS protest and the mayhem that came in its wake, reminded the youth that “our own generation is on the last lap; we are exiting” and that the youth should maintain peace and order.

“It is in the interest of the youth to keep the peace. They want jobs, infrastructure, and development.

“I have sent a team led by the Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, to go round the country, talk to traditional rulers, who will then talk to the youth. The views of the youth have been heard.”

The president also said his administration inherited severe infrastructural deficits and that the government is doing its best with the available limited resources.

“That is what we are fighting to correct. We can’t just sit, fold our hands, and do nothing. We are doing our best within the limits of resources,” he said.

The president had earlier said the federal government would not fold its arms and allow “miscreants and criminals continue to perpetrate acts of hooliganism in the country”.

After Kano Beer Destruction Hisba Police In Kaduna State Demolished Beer Parlours And Beer In Zaria

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Hon. Ugbaja Victor Chinedu (Akataobi) Elected 2nd Vice President Of APU

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November 9, 2020

The management and staff of New Media Galaxy Congratulates Akatobi on his victory at the election as the 2nd Vice President of APU

Hon. Ugboaja Victor Chinedu (Akataobi) has been elected the 2nd Vice President General of Arondizuogu Patriotic Union (APU) in a keen contested election.

The bi-election which held at the national headquarters of the union at Nkwochi last Saturday 7th November,2020 was presided by Mazi Uche Ohia, Chairman electoral committee before the newly elected President General of APU Mazi Peter Obiagwu, his Vice Mazi Emma Of for, also present is the newly elected secretary Mazi Chinedu Okpareke.

The election was adjudged free and fair as there was not petitions arose from the election.
It will recall that the election of the apex body of Arondizuogu held a fortnight ago which gave way for the bi-election.

On his election as the second Vice-President Hon Ugbaja Victor Akatobi was full of appreciation to God who made his possible and the great people of Arondizuogu for given the opportunity to serve his people, he promised to be loyal to the constitution of the body and will make hard work and honest his watchword.

He also promise to work in harmony with other executives elected to serve in this higher position which the highest in the land.

Akatobi was the youngest to be elected in such position since the existence of APU.
It will recalled that Akatobi has been sponsoring football tournament and other sports activities in Arondizuogu for the past mine years which has saw many villages and individuals as winners at one time or the other.

It is believe that it was his selfless service to humanity that made every other person to step aside for to contest unopposed.

Akatobi this is another opportunity for you to serve your people and contribute your wealth of ideas to develop Arondizuogu.

Congratulations

Long live APU
Long live Arondizuogu
Long live Ideato Nation

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VON DG Okechukwu Begs APC Leaders,Others To Key Into Buhari’s Agric Revolution

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November 9, 2020

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and Director General, Voice of Nigeria VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu has appealed to Nigerians, particularly leaders of the APC to key into the agricultural blueprint of President Muhammadu Buhari which he said is the surest way of meeting the presidential mandate to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years

Mr Okechukwu have the charge on Monday on Abuja during an interactive session with journalists.

He said; “Permit me to use this forum to appeal to all Nigerians to buy into the Buhari Agrarian Revolution – #BUGREV, as a Road Map to Nigeria’s Resorgimento.

Our people, especially the teeming youths and women, are yet to embrace this milestone as expected; hence one sincerely appeals to the fourth estate of the realm to join the enlightenment crusade and spread the good news.
“#BUGREV (Buhari’s Agrarian Revolution), which was launched on 17th November 2015, in the early stages of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, is a policy dear to Mr President’s heart and indeed his initiative touches on our common heritage and our uncommon Almighty God’s endowment.

“Guess what, even the membership and leadership of my great party that initiated the programme more or less ignored or did not accord it the import and urgency required. This is why I am making this passionate appeal to all Nigerians via the media”.

According to him, rice paddy production in Nigeria increased from 325,000 tonnes in 1969 to 5.1 million metric tonnes in 2019, growing at an average annual rate of 8.76 percent.

“Without prejudice to our Oil and Gas reserves, the innovation of our youths in the tech ecosystem, and our Small and Medium scale entrepreneurial skills, is the main beacon to actualisation of our giant status in Africa. As our subsistence farmers migrate to commercial farmers, we migrate from potential giant to substantive giant of Africa”, he explained.

Okechukwu noted that with massive mobilization, the agrarian revolution will balance Nigeria’s external trade deficit, assist in no small measure in offsetting her foreign loans and enhance her economic diplomacy.

“The truism is that in the five decades post 1970 Nigeria, almost two generations in sociological terms, no military Head of State or civilian President has deeply thought of pragmatically shifting our attention back to agriculture, mobilised men and material nor committed so much homogenous amount of money in the transformation and modernisation of agriculture in Nigeria than President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

“Hence the hashtag – #BUGREV (Buhari’s Agrarian Revolution), the untold story of bottom-top model of revival of agriculture, back to land, redistribution of income and construction of egalitarian society seamlessly. The agrarian revolution is, in other words, the solution and indeed panacea to palpable discontent, despair, gross unemployment and gross inequality in the country. We are among the top ten most populous countries of the world and we have the single honour of median age advantage of youths making over 60%. China, India and even USA do not have that median youth advantage, only Brazil and Indonesia approximate our ranking. However, this advantage also has disadvantages, this is what #BUGREV is set to correct.

“In other words, my canvas is that with #BUGREV our quest to lift 100 million people out of poverty in 10 years, the urgent need to halt all manner of insecurity bedevilling us and the imperative to reduce the stark economic inequality rests squarely on back to land.

“Even our desire for devolution of powers or restructuring will make better sense, and be more meaningful, for without economic prosperity, resorgimento of the middle class; restructuring no matter how well designed will only reinforce the Emperorship of our Governors. Therefore, it will spice our shared intendment for devolution of powers. This is a task that we must all embark on.

“The old axiom maintains that the happier and more prosperous the citizenry the less they succumb to the allure of stomach infrastructure and the more they enhance internal democracy. This is the bedrock of true democracy.

“Accordingly, in my candid opinion, #BUGREV is the Utility Bolt, to upgrade not only the 70% of Nigerians who are already in subsistence farming, but to motivate and mobilise more people, especially youths and women into agriculture”, he stated.

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Ohanaeze Presidency: 9 More Igbo Groups Back Prof Osuagwu

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November 3, 2020

By Stanley Emejuru.

As the contest for the leadership of the apex Igbo sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, inches closer, various Igbo groups and prominent leaders have begun to shop for the most qualified candidate who possesses the needed character, competence and credibility to lead the Igbo Nation.

The position, which has been zoned to Imo State, is expected to be a hotly contested one, unless the stakeholders are able to find a common ground and put a consensus candidate forward. Following a survey published recently by the Igbo Rebirth Movement (IRM), a group of young Igbo professionals in Nigeria and the Diaspora, which showed Professor Chidi Osuagwu as the most acceptable candidate for the coveted seat, many other Igbo groups have come out to endorse Osuagwu for the position.A statement issued in Connecticut, USA, by Dr. Paul Orafu, leader of the Pan-Igbo Integrity Group, on behalf his group and eight other Diaspora associations of Ndigbo insists that, “The priority of the Igbo everywhere in the world is to think home. Our people desire to make Igboland great, safe, peaceful and prosperous. Our interest in the leadership of Ohanaeze stems from our recognition that there is need for a robust platform to bring our people together and set the agenda for our collective development. Ohanaeze is the veritable platform to make it happen.

“However, we need a leadership in Ohanaeze which we can trust; a leadership that is imbued with integrity, vision and patriotism, which will place the welfare of Ndigbo above pecuniary gains. Among all the nominees we have considered, Prof. Chidi Osuagwu stands out. We see in him a man of unblemished character, who has led an upright life and excelled in all things through the power of trust.

“A look at Igboland today reveals an entity that is lagging behind in the very basic things of life. Our land today occupies a top position in almost all indices of social misery. It is only a leadership in Ohanaeze which has integrity that can mobilize our people and begin to permanently address the problems.

“We therefore endorse Prof. Osuagwu for Ohanaeze Ndigbo Presidency, and plead with him to answer this call which Ndigbo are passionately making to him,” they implored.

Earlier, an IRM opinion poll had disclosed that, “We have painstakingly carried out this survey among the various Igbo groups and opinion leaders, and everyone keeps pointing at one thing: Ndigbo need a leader that can reunite the people. They need a leader who has the needed integrity to win the trust of everyone and reestablish a broad agenda for the development of Igboland. Our people sorely crave for a leader whose reputation, pragmatism and deep insight can reposition Ndigbo in national affairs and bring about respect to the Igbo Nation.

“He must be a person who has in all consistency and sincerity made himself available to serve the ordinary people even in a thankless capacity. A person who has demonstrated a commitment to overlook earthly possessions to stand for his people. A person who is morally untainted and intellectually astute. A person who through charisma, character and courage has earned an unprecedented following, and who is altruistic and compassionate. These should constitute the personality traits needed now. And Prof. Chidi Osuagwu represents the choice of the majority.

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